Window sash



Feb. 3. 1925.

wINDow sAsH J. W. CARMICHAEL Original Filed Jan. 19, 1923 Ziff fa;

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l WINDOW SASH.

Application led January 19, 1923, Serial No. 613,746. Renewed December 11, 1924.

To all whom t may concern:

Be it known that I, JOHN IV. CAR' MICHAEL, a citizen of the United States, residing at Athens, in the county of Hender son and State of rIexas, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in VVindow Sashes, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improved sash construction for glass-windows and an object thereof is to provide means whereby the pane of glass may be readily removed from or inserted in the frame.

An additional object of the invention is to provide an improved window sash capable of supporting a single pane of glass or separate panels without the employment of putty or other similar attaching means, the said glass being inserted or detached by the removal of one of the frame elements.

As an additional object, the invention contemplates the provision of a sash frame of simple and economical construction and which can be readily constructed at little expense.

Various other objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following disclosure.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a view of the proposed sash frame with the glass in place therein.

Figure 2 is a view disclosing the manner in which the glass is inserted or removed.

Figure 3 is a section along 3-3 of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a detail section along L1--41 of Figure 1,. and

Figure 5 is a detail section along line 5-5 of Figure 1.

In the construction of the improved sash, the side rails 10 and 11 are respectively connected with the top rail 12 my mortise and tenon joints so as to be readily detached from one another when required for any purpose. The aforementioned elements are provided along their inner edges with grooves 13 to receive the glass panels 111 and 15.

Extending centrally of the sash and in spaced parallel relation with the side members thereof is a central element 16 having Vits upper end mortised in the top part 12 of trated. The upper end of the central member may be also secured to the top part 12 by additional securing means 20. Central bar 16 is grooved longitudinally on opposite sides, as indicated at 21`and these grooves cooperate with the grooves of the other members for receiving the glass panels, the same -being inserted thru the lower end of the frame, as clearly shown in Figure`2. Brace 18 is connected to the side and intermediate members of the frame in such manner as to be offset with respect to the grooves thereof, as shown in Figure 4, the side members being cut out to receive the upturned ends 19 of the brace.

The glass panels are held in place by the lower bar 22 which has tenons 23 for engaging in mortises in the lower ends of side members 10 and 11, the said bar being secured in place by screws 24 and engaging under brace 18. This lower bar 22 is provided with a groove 25 extending longitudinally of its upper edge for the full length thereof to receive the lower edges of the glass panels7 the latter being thus held securely in the frame when the lower bar is fastened in place.

When it is desired to use a single pane of glass, rather than separate panels, the central bar 16 and brace 18 may be dispensed with, in which event the lower bar 22 will support the glass in position and at the same time will hold the lower ends of sides 10 and 11 together.

By constructing a window sash as described above, it is apparent that the glass panels can be easily vand conveniently replaced in a short time at practically little expense.

From the foregoing it is thought that the advantages and novel features of the invention can be readily understood and that further detail description thereof Vis not required.

What is claimed is:

1. A window sash having top, bottom and side members grooved longitudinally of their inner adjacent edges to accommodate a glass panel therebetween, a brace connecting the side members adjacent their lower ends, said brace being offset with respect to the grooves of the said members, a central. member supported between the top rail of the sash and the brace and having its opposite longitudinal edges grooved in alignment with the grooves of the side members LIL) andrdetachable fastening elements securing the bottom member to the side members.

2. A Window sash comprising side members having theiiwinner opposing 'faces 5 grooved longitudinally, a top member connecting the seid side members adjacent one end and having its inner edge grooved longitudinally, a cross brzice connecting the side members inwardly of their opposite ends 10 and on one side of the grooves thereof, a i central member extending in spaced vertical irelation .with the said side members and having one end engaged with the said top member and the other end engged with the said brace, said Central m mber having its opposite longitudinal edges grooved, and a lower member engaging under the brace and eX- tending between the said side members with its opposite ends engaged with the latter, said lower member being grooved along its inner longitudinal ledge 'and being detach able from sziidr side members, and removable fastening, means secl'iring'eecli` end ofthe said detachablemember with zi side member.

lntestimony whereof I zifx my signature.

'JOHN W. CARMCHAEL. 

